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Elton John: Never Too Late review – few surprises but plenty of joy in official life story

On the eve of his retirement, the much-loved musician revisits his rise to stardom and his evolution as a gay man in a flashback-filled documentary

The Guardian - UK

His cascading melodies are like a pianist using the sustain pedal, while his double-stop lines channel an entire horn section – Rodrigo Gouveia is a neo-soul maestro, and this masterclass in his style will make you a more rounded player

Crossing the boundaries of jazz, soul and soul, this JTCguitar lesson presents practical strategies for expanding your sound with melodic embellishments and triads that fill the mix

Guitar World

"They said 'You’re not leaving!' I said, 'I am leaving, I’ve left,' and they wouldn’t believe me": Bill Wyman talks cash, chaos and quitting in new interview

There’s perhaps no band as storied and mythologised as The Rolling Stones. And their ex-bassist has always got a story to tell

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“The guitar can be your best friend one day and your rival the next – it keeps you on your toes”: London jazz ace Artie Zaitz on why the amp is your second instrument and how he learned to love mistakes

Zaitz's debut album, The Regulator, introduces a prodigious talent on guitar, and he is backed by some of the best players in the capital's jazz scene

Guitar World

“You have ideas that you think wouldn't suit the band - like this song that sounded like U2!”: How a happy accident led to one of Iron Maiden's greatest songs

It started with a “crazy noise” from a guitar synth

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How to watch 'Elton John: Never Too Late' online – stream music doc from anywhere

Retrospective doc looking at Elton John's incredible life from two perspectives almost 50 years apart. Here's where you can watch "Elton John: Never Too Late" anywhere.

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“If I wake up one day and I can hold a pair of drumsticks then I will have a crack at it”: Phil Collins opens up on his struggle to play drums in affecting trailer for new documentary

"I just feel I’ve used up my air miles," he admits

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Sam Fender at The O2 review: searing confessional songwriting from the Geordie Springsteen

4/5 Even when he’s headlining huge arenas, the Geordie singer has an uncanny ability to make the place feel like one big friendly local

Evening Standard

Kerry King rules out future Slayer activity and names the much-missed metal icons he wishes he'd collaborated with. "We're never gonna make a record again, we're never gonna tour again."

Kerry King reaffirms that Slayer won't be making a full-scale comeback

Metal Hammer

“It won’t win over the doubters, but it’s neither as lightweight nor cheesy as some would have it”: The Jethro Tull Christmas Album – Fresh Snow At Christmas

Box set edition of 2003 release proves that, even though it was viewed as a curio, it’s in line with Ian Anderson’s regular musical explorations

Louder

“Elevating the amplified sound to incredible new heights”: Faith has given its staple Eclipse acoustics a premium reboot – and they’re aiming to be the ultimate stage guitars

The new-and-improved acoustics arrive in three body shapes, and deliver a range of high-end upgrades and series-first updates

Guitar World

“It works every time… although you'll ruin your pick”: Joe Bonamassa shows you how to get out of a slow blues solo

Drawing upon B.B. King's seminal Live at the Regal, JoBo offers pointers for "high-note activity" and the emotional build-up before deferring to Jeff Beck for the coupe de grace

Guitar World

“I came across this clip and I enjoyed watching. Great job!” Steve Vai gives his seal of approval to the viral Hungarian high-schooler who nailed For The Love of God at his school prom

Laci’s flawless performance of the gruelling fretboard workout has attracted the attention of the man who composed it

Guitar World

Richard Branson and Island Records boss urged to fund UK Black music exhibition

Petition calls on Virgin Records founder and Chris Blackwell to back venture after profiting from such music

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The 10 best King Crimson songs, by Jakko Jakszyk

King Crimson guitarist and singer Jakko Jakszyk picks his 10 favourite tracks by his favourite band

Evening Standard

Taylor Swift’s bass player calls Eras Tour ‘the ride of a lifetime’

Amos Heller praised Swift for ‘trusting me with my part of your vision’ during the tour.

Louder

For years Tommy Henriksen has played guitar for others: Now's he's spreading the gospel of Crossbone Skully, avenging superhero from outer space

Welcome to Alice Cooper guitarist Tommy Henriksen’s Mutt Lange-produced 80s-rock-leaning project

Louder

"I told Thunder that if they wanted to replace me, I was fine with that": Danny Bowes on the long road to recovery and his return to the stage

Back from the brink: Thunder vocalist Danny Bowes returns after major medical trauma

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The Darkness launch self-loathing new single I Hate Myself

I Hate Myself comes from The Darkness's upcoming eighth album Dreams On Toast

The Guardian - UK

Comfort and joy! Merry gentlemen Sheeps deliver the ultimate Christmas album

With A Very Sheeps Christmas, featuring songs such as Hoo Hoo Daddy X, the comic trio and guests including Rose Matafeo pastiche all manner of festive tunes

MusicRadar

“Meticulously crafted analogue and digital circuits all curated from the ground up for bass-centric tonal expansion”: Fender unveils the Bassman effects line – 5 pedalboard essentials for bassists

There's overdrive, fuzz, compression, delay and reverb, all in a road-worthy aluminium enclosure, all at an affordable $119 price point

Evening Standard

Eurovision organisers vow to ‘protect’ artists as new code of conduct introduced

Agreeing to abide by the code of conduct will be a requirement for accreditation to the event.

Evening Standard

Sam Fender’s six best songs, ranked: from The Borders to Will We Talk?

With news that the Geordie artist has won the Mercury Prize, we rank his best songs

MusicRadar

“It's not quite as dark, but it explores other subjects a little bit more”: Robert Smith confirms existence of ‘companion’ album to Songs Of A Lost World

And there’s a third in the works too

Evening Standard

A Complete Unknown review: Timothée Chalamet is extraordinary as Bob Dylan in this rich biopic

4/5 This is an extraordinary performance, far deeper than an impersonation, that charts the progress of the young singer-songwriter as the times were a’changin’

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